Fundamental principles

The International Olympic Committee: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced its plans to amend the Olympic Charter over human rights commitments, which will be taken up during the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai next month.

The IOC also brought in a change in Rule 40, allowing participants at the Olympics to enjoy freedom of expression in keeping with the Olympic values and the Fundamental Principles of Olympism and made it mandatory for them to respect and comply with the Olympic Charter, the World Anti-Doping Code and the Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions.